Jain Moong
by chitvish
22 Sep 2011
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A nutrient loaded jain moong with moong sprouts tossed with tomatoes, kurmura, roasted peanuts and spice powders.
Jain Moong recipe - How to make Jain Moong
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Makes 6 servings
250 gms moong (whole green gram)
4 tomatoes , finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp chilli powder
3 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
salt to taste
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
Method
- Method
- Heat a kadhai and lightly roast the moong and soak in enough water for 6 hours.
- Heat 2 tbsp ghee or oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and turmeric powder and saute for 10 seconds.
- Add the red chilli powder, coriander seeds powder and tomatoes and saute till they turn soft.
- Add the dal, 2 cups water and salt and mix well.
- Cover and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid, add 1 tsp ghee and coriander.
- Serve hot.
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